Just after beating Man City, Roy Keane gives his verdict on Carrick’s future at MU

Following Manchester United’s high-profile derby victory, Roy Keane openly opposed the wave of support for Michael Carrick to become the permanent head coach, urging everyone to stay calm and rational.

The 2-0 win over Manchester City at Old Trafford sparked intense debate about the Manchester United head coach position.

As the excitement from the derby lingered, some experts and fans began discussing officially appointing Michael Carrick—who is currently interim after Ruben Amorim’s departure. However, Roy Keane quickly voiced his disagreement with this view on Sky Sports.

The former MU captain remained unmoved by temporary emotions. “He’s only been there for three days. This is a dream scenario for any interim coach,”Keane said. He acknowledged Carrick deserved praise for the win but emphasized: “Everyone needs to calm down. Don’t hand over the job after just one match,”.

Keane’s opinion contrasts with commentator Daniel Sturridge, who believes MU shouldn’t look elsewhere if Carrick continues his good form. “Why not? Why look anywhere else?”Sturridge questioned. Keane immediately responded in his usual tone: “You mean just give him the job outright? Take it easy,”.

Roy Keane also downplayed the tactical aspect of the victory over Manchester City. According to him, it wasn’t a masterpiece to beat Pep Guardiola but rather an approach that “any coach in that situation would have chosen,”Keane stated. He argued that playing tight defense and quick counterattacks was a safe and sensible choice but insufficient to judge long-term capability.

The former Irish midfielder particularly stressed MU’s realistic goal at this time. “What’s the target? Top 4? That’s what Manchester United should aim for,”Keane said, also affirming that competing for a Champions League spot is not miraculous under current circumstances. He added that even if Carrick finishes fourth but is not retained, he would still find another job given the positive image he has built.

Still, Keane acknowledged the immediate impact Carrick has made. “He’s very composed, the team plays more positively, and that deserves recognition,”he said. But he concluded that emotions after a derby shouldn’t be the basis for long-term decisions.

The win over Man City temporarily pushed MU into the top 4 and boosted morale ahead of a tough match against Arsenal. For Roy Keane, the upcoming game will be a clearer test for Carrick. For now, the Old Trafford legend’s message is clear: “Don’t let one match make us forget the necessary level-headedness,”.